PHILIPPINES. Broadstruck Pattern 80 Reaux (Reales) Struck in Copper, 1859. Paris Mint. PCGS SP-66 RB Gold Shield.
KM-Pn16; Bruce-Pn5; Basso-81. Small date, large star. Intended patterns for gold coins. EXTREMELY RARE and probably UNIQUE. Struck without collar creating a dramatic error where the planchet is slightly out of round and bowed. Partial raised edges on either side. Boldly struck with clashed dies, sharp devices with reflective surfaces and splashes of attractive lavender, blue, purple and plenty of original mint red.
From the Ray Czahor Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00